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PRAKASH N NAYAK MD
NPI 1922080167
Anesthesiology in Pottsville, PA

Active since November 15, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
420 JACKSON ST, POTTSVILLE, PA 17901(570) 346-7797(570) 342-9802 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Prakash N Nayak Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

PRAKASH N NAYAK MD (NPI 1922080167) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD417844) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1922080167
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NamePRAKASH N NAYAKCredential: MD
Location Address420 JACKSON STPottsville, PA 17901
Mailing AddressPo Box 390Scranton, PA 18501 · (570) 346-7797 · Fax (570) 342-9802
Phone(570) 346-7797
Fax(570) 342-9802
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateNovember 15, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 2009
✔ NPI 1922080167 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD417844
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
420 JACKSON ST, Pottsville, PA 17901
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare UPINH62844
Medicare PIN058387XEBPA
Medicare PIN058387F4APA
Medicaid01907963PA
Medicare PIN058387R4RPA
Other050088257PA · Rr Medicare
OtherP00134546PA · Rr Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Prakash N Nayak Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1850470907
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080501000056
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
545 services397 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on eye 00140
Anesthesia for an eye procedure involves administering medication to numb your eye and surrounding area, ensuring you feel no pain during the operation. It can be local (only the eye area) or general (whole body). It's safe and helps make the procedure comfortable.
66 services62 patients
Anesthesia for retinal surgery 00145
Anesthesia for retinal surgery involves using medications to numb your eye and surrounding area. This prevents pain and discomfort during the procedure. You may also receive medication to help you relax. The anesthesia can be local (just your eye) or general (you're asleep).
33 services32 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for injection, drainage or aspiration procedures on spine or spinal cord of lower back accessed through skin using imaging guidance 01938
This procedure involves using anesthesia to numb your lower back for certain procedures like injections, drainage, or aspiration on your spine or spinal cord. Imaging guidance is used to accurately locate the area to be treated, ensuring precision and safety.
15 services14 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

NAEEM AKHTAR M.D.
Anesthesiology
420 JACKSON ST
SCRANTON, PA 17901
Schuylkill County (570) 346-7797

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Prakash Nayak's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prakash Nayak is 1922080167. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 15, 2005.

Where is Prakash Nayak located?

Prakash Nayak practices at 420 Jackson St, Pottsville, PA 17901. The listed phone number is (570) 346-7797.

What is Prakash Nayak's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Prakash Nayak enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prakash Nayak is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Prakash Nayak accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Prakash Nayak as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prakash Nayak was last updated on May 6, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.